Official:Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafes,” by permitting sidewalk cafes to be maintained in certain locations in the Sixth District of Council; under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Driscoll
Introduced: September 21, 2023
Signed: October 26, 2023
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill amends city code to allow sidewalk cafes in specific locations within the Sixth District of Council. The allowed areas include several streets and avenues in different neighborhoods.
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